Taiwan’s Vice President, Lai Ching-te, met with a visiting delegation from the “U.S. Association of Chinese American Elected Officials” on the 10th. He stated that Taiwan and the United States share the same values and interests, both cherishing democracy and freedom while working together to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
The U.S. Association of Chinese American Elected Officials announced in February that they would visit Taipei, New Taipei City, Changhua City, Kaohsiung, and Tainan from March 10th to 13th. This marks their first group visit to Taiwan in 20 years, aiming to promote mutual exchanges and cooperation.
Vice President Lai Ching-te acknowledged the courage of Chinese Americans in entering the political arena, striving to realize their ideals through public service and elected positions. Their involvement not only showcases the diversity of American society but also offers a deeper understanding of Taiwan’s democratic development.
In her address, Lai Ching-te extended a warm welcome on behalf of President Tsai and the people of Taiwan. She expressed, “I am pleased to see elected officials from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating the diversity of American society and enabling everyone to gain a deeper understanding of Taiwan. This visit allows us to showcase how our democracy continues to develop and operate amid various challenges.”
Lai Ching-te emphasized that Taiwan and the United States share common values and interests, both valuing democracy and freedom, striving for prosperity, and jointly safeguarding peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
She noted, “The United States has long been an immigrant society, where many Taiwanese Americans have achieved remarkable success. However, venturing into politics presents another challenge. We are delighted to see individuals with political aspirations realizing their ideals through public service and elected positions. In Taiwan, we are equally committed to deepening democracy, allowing different viewpoints in society to compete and thrive in a democratic environment.”